Configuration Management for Course Participation
I don't see a resource describing the minimum configuration management needed in order to participate in a course, meaning hardware, software, and telecommunication resources.
Wiki Configuration Management




Meta List and Roadmap for Configuration Management
2.3 Course Notes
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg9xxrf5_214gjr99k
Minimum Specs Required
TuneUp Utilities
TuneUp Utilities 2007 optimizes the performance of your computer, solves problems and helps you to customize your system to suit your needs. Bandwidth settings within Windows are optimized to fit to your service provider too...
http://www.tune-up.com/
Use the 30 day free trial for immediate results. Available in several languages.
Google Web Accelerator
Google Web Accelerator works with your browser to help web pages show up in a snap.
http://webaccelerator.google.com/
Everest Home Edition 2.2
This free EVEREST Home Edition allows you to find out how well your PC is performing. With EVEREST Home Edition, it is possible to gather system information, view system diagnostics and monitor hardware. EVEREST Home Edition also provides the user with free hints and tips to optimize your PC's performance
http://download.chip.eu/en/EVEREST-Home-Edition-2.20_108194.html
Several language versions are available to generate a hardware status report...